Meghan Dillon
Illinois State University graduate and lifelong Chicago Blackhawks fan. I also write for The Odyssey at Illinois State and Fans Talk Sports. Other than hockey, I love to write historical fiction and nonfiction.
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Marian Hossa: 3 Career Hawks Highlights
June 25th, 2020 In May 2018, Marian Hossa of the Chicago Blackhawks announced, "I will not be playing hockey anymore" to the Chicago Tribune. This didn't come as much of a surprise, for he didn't play the 2017-18 season due to a skin condition. What came as a surprise to Blackhawks fans was when his contract was traded to the Arizona Coyotes....
Blackhawks Top 3 Current Rivalries
March 25th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks have some of the most historic rivalries in National Hockey League history. Although many of them are in the past, the Blackhawks have earned plenty of enemies in the last decade with their three Stanley Cups in six seasons. Here are the top three current rivals of the Blackhawks. St. Louis...
Blackhawks: The Case for Brandon Saad
March 16th, 2020 Before the trade deadline in February, rumors were swirling that the Chicago Blackhawks would possibly trade Brandon Saad. His contract doesn’t expire until the end of the 2020-21 season, but nobody is safe with the Blackhawks’ salary cap situation. Related: Best #9's in NHL History Despite having a rough return to the...
Blackhawks: Upcoming Free Agents in 2020
February 25th, 2020 After an eventful trade deadline day that included the departures of goaltender Robin Lehner and defenseman Erik Gustafsson, the Chicago Blackhawks are still left with several pending free agents. With today’s salary cap, it’s impossible to keep all of these players on the roster, so it’s important to examine which ones will be...
Top 5 Captains in Blackhawks History
January 28th, 2020 To be named the captain of an NHL team is an honor. He is the first to hoist the Stanley Cup after a victory and is often the center of media attention. He is the one who interacts with the refs on the ice and is often the face of the organization. Every team has a captain, but not every team has a great captain. Some of the best...
Dominik Kubalik: The Blackhawks' Dark Horse
January 27th, 2020 It’s safe to say that Dominik Kubalik is the dark horse of the Chicago Blackhawks. With 21 goals and 11 assists in 49 games, he’s a rising star in the Blackhawks locker room and is in the discussion for a possible nomination for the Calder Trophy for Rookie of the Year. Here is a quick look at the history of Kubalik's...
